Mail the form and documents to the Direction de l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels (IVAC) of the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail within the prescribed time limit.

To apply for the reimbursement of expenses

Proceed as follows:

Complete the Application for Reimbursement of Expenses: Travel Expenses, Medication, Meals and Accommodation, Clothing and Other Expenses;

Enclose the documents required to analyze your file.

Mail the form and documents to the Direction de l'indemnisation des victimes d'actes criminels (IVAC) of the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail within the prescribed time limit.

NoteIt is important to keep a copy of all documents sent to IVAC for your personal records.

Deadline

Applications for benefits or services must be submitted within 2 years following the injury or death of the rescuer.

Applications for the reimbursement of travel, meal or accommodation expenses must be submitted within 6 months following the date on which the expenses were incurred.

Applications for the reimbursement of medications must be submitted within 3 years following the date on which they were incurred.

If you fail to submit your application within the prescribed time limit, you must justify the delay by demonstrating, for example, that it was impossible for you to act.

NoteIn the case of a rescuer of minor age, the time limit for submitting an application begins when the rescuer reaches 18 years of age.

Processing time can vary depending on the complexity of the claim.

Required DocumentsYou must enclose the following documents when you apply for benefits or services:

proof of the act of good citizenship (e.g. police report)

proof of the injury (e.g. medical certificate, psychological or psychosocial assessment report and copy of the medical report)

a marriage certificate, proof of cohabitation or an act of birth, depending on your situation;

a death certificate, if applicable

original receipts for any funeral expenses

You must provide the originals of all receipts, orders and certificates when you apply for the reimbursement of expenses.

Required InformationRegardless of the form of compensation claimed, you must indicate on the form the compensation file number assigned by the Commission, if known.